The Lakes of Jacaranda vs Venice Gardens
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-07.
| Metric | The Lakes of Jacaranda | Venice Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $582K | $357K |
| Price per sq ft | $257 | $231 |
| Avg days on market | 204 days | 102 days |
| Months of supply | 1.5 mo | 23.0 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 33 | 12 |
The verdict
The Lakes of Jacaranda carries the higher median price — about 63% above Venice Gardens. Homes in Venice Gardens sell faster (102 days on market vs 204). The Lakes of Jacaranda is the tighter market on inventory (1.5 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| The Lakes of Jacaranda | Venice Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 23 |
| Under contract | 2 | 12 |
| Asking prices today | $480K to $600K | $255K to $760K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: The Lakes of Jacaranda homes for sale · Venice Gardens homes for sale.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| The Lakes of Jacaranda | Venice Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Taylor Ranch Elementary | Garden Elementary |
| Middle | Venice Area Middle | Venice Area Middle |
| High school | Venice Senior High | Venice Senior High |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Venice Gardens is the lower entry point (median $357K vs $582K). Sellers get a faster sale in Venice Gardens (102 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is The Lakes of Jacaranda more expensive than Venice Gardens?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in The Lakes of Jacaranda is $582,000 versus $357,000 in Venice Gardens, about 63% higher.
What high schools serve The Lakes of Jacaranda and Venice Gardens?
Listings in The Lakes of Jacaranda most often report Venice Senior High; listings in Venice Gardens report Venice Senior High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: The Lakes of Jacaranda homes, photos & schools · Venice Gardens homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.